DH2 3RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3RD

DH2 3RD, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH2 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH2 3RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3RD, encompassing approximately 3363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 3RD area, explore the DH2 3RD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH2 3RD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cotswold Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chatton Close with total crimes: 3

DH2 3RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.38-40.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.841100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.570.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1616.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-60.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9542.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.97100.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.57200.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 3RD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cotswold Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chatton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rannoch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thropton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lomond Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sheelin Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1